🏛️ Autessiodurum-Augustodunum
Roman city ruins in Burgundy, France
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near Autun in the Saône-et-Loire department, Burgundy
- Founded in 15 BCE as a major Roman settlement in Gaul
- Capital of the Aedui people's territory under Roman rule
- Substantial archaeological remains and museum collections preserved
Autessiodurum-Augustodunum was a significant Roman city established in 15 BCE on the site of an earlier Gallic settlement. The city served as an important administrative and commercial hub in Roman Gaul, particularly under the reign of Augustus. Archaeological excavations have revealed the urban layout, defensive structures, and domestic remains that characterize Roman provincial towns of the period ...